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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.71, 669.93 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.71, 669.93 and 215.48 is: 323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.71 : 669.93 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.71/669.93 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.71x = 669.93 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.71x = 144,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,356.52/446.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.15

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